Find out which licenses, permits and insurance I need

Two lists — city, county, state and industry permits, plus the insurance standard for your trade — turned into tasks.

What to ask

Two things I don't want to get wrong. First, what licenses and permits does a business like mine need where I am — city, county, state, and anything industry-specific? Second, what insurance is standard for my trade, and what does it typically cost? Give me both lists with what each is for, and turn the ones that apply to me into tasks.

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